Ophthalmology Dx: An Unlucky Streak
Can you diagnosis this patient’s unusual postoperative visual phenomena?
Cataract
Procedural Adjustments Can Reduce Descemet Membrane Detachments
Researchers identify phacoemulsification as the primary step when Descemet membrane detachments occur.
Optical vs Ultrasonic Biometry: Differences May Impact Lens Thickness Measurements
Lens thickness measurement is essential in finding effective lens position when using a newer generation IOL calculation formula.
Re-esterified Omega-3 Supplement Improved Dry Eye After Cataract Surgery
Researchers review 2-months of use to show the potential benefits of re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
Study: Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Apoptosis in Lens Epithelial Cells After Cataract Surgery
Researchers compared the percentage of apoptotic cells of patients who underwent cataract surgery with and without first drinking coffee.
Utilizing Machine Learning for Risk Factor Identification in Major Eye Diseases
The study aimed to quantify both modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors.
More Ophthalmologists Are Exclusively Focusing On Cataract Surgery
Concentrating more on cataract surgery increases the chances of patients receiving fragmented care, according to study.
Study Warns of Unnecessary Capsulotomies
Investigators used “real world” data to assess the rate of Nd:YAG capsulotomies and expressed concern about the potential for unnecessary risk.
Neovascular AMD Patients Experience More Complications After Cataract Surgery
Researchers note a higher rate of posterior capsule rupture and dropped lens fragments in some patients.
Investigation Supports Dropless Cataract Surgery
Patients who undergo cataract surgery may prefer a dropless medication regimen to treat postoperative pain, inflammation, and infection.
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